‘It’s a good feeling knowing your wishes are being carried out.’

At 97 years old, Tom Stanley spent nearly a lifetime walking alongside those facing adversity.

Born and raised on a farm, Tom’s early life was rooted in hard work and community. After marrying, he and his wife, Marion, took over the family farm, where they lived and worked together for 20 years. It was during this time, as a farmer, that Tom first connected with what would become Alongside Hope.

Following the mining disaster in Springhill, Nova Scotia in 1958, a response from Anglicans across Canada eventually led to the creation of the Primate’s World Relief and Development Fund, now known as Alongside Hope. Moved by the need, Tom encouraged his parish to extend their giving beyond their own community, ensuring that support reached those who needed it most.

“If you have the resources,” says Tom, “it’s a good feeling knowing your wishes are being carried out.”

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Legacy gifts can help make a sustained impact possible. By remembering Alongside Hope in your Will, you can ensure that our programs can continue for years to come — strengthening food security, and supporting communities as they build stable, self-sustaining futures. If you have already left a gift for Alongside Hope in your Will, we’d love to hear from you. Please fill out this brief form today.

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A Legacy of Hope: How TSURO Trust is transforming lives in Zimbabwe

In 2023, the Nature+ project — funded by the Canadian Foodgrains Bank, the Government of Canada, Alongside Hope and implemented by TSURO Trust — had just begun in central Chimanimani in the Zimbabwe Eastern Highlands.

Two years later, the stories from the villages reveal an incredible transition, one shaped by new opportunities, unique challenges, and ultimately the resilience of communities determined to build a better future.

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A Simpler Way to Give: Discover DAFs

Looking for a simple and flexible way to organize your charitable giving? A Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) is a flexible, tax-smart way to support the ministries and mission you care about on your terms.

It’s one of the most donor-friendly giving tools available. Simple to establish with powerful results, a DAF is uniquely designed to match your philanthropic and financial planning goals.

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You can make a big difference with a gift in your Will to Alongside Hope, while still taking care of those you love. Use Will Power's calculator to see your potential impact!

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Considerations when exploring online Wills

Writing a Will is important, and there are a variety of ways to do it. The most common method for Canadians is to work with an estate lawyer, or notary. Lawyers or notaries who specialize in Wills and estates can review your circumstances and evaluate what you need to include in your Will. If you would like tailored advice, or have a complicated estate, you’ll definitely want to consult one of these legal professionals.

But, if you have a simple and straightforward estate, you may wish to use an online Will service. It could turn out to be a convenient and cost effective way to prepare your Will.

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Learn more about Planned Giving! Our brochure provides insight into the various types of future gifts which may best fit your philanthropic goals. To request a brochure or learn more, please contact Manita Swati, Lead of Planned Giving and Major Giving, at mswati@alongsidehope.org or (437) 833-6358.

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